Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Hakone

Hakone is a town in Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 13,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 33 buddhist sites, 49 temples, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Komagata Shrine (1 km), Onshi Hakone Park (1 km) and 興福院 (2 km).

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Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture
Hakone, Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hakone at a glance

Location
Ashigarashimo district, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 13,339
Coordinates
35.1895° N, 139.0265° E
Places within 50 km
129 (129 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Hakone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hakone: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Hakone

82 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hakone. The closest is 成願寺 (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 成願寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Sounji Temple · Buddhist site · Ashigarashimo · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Amida-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Ashigarashimo · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ryūtaku-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • 佐奈田霊社 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • 海蔵寺 · Buddhist site · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

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Temples near Hakone

80 temples within 100 km of Hakone. The closest is Komagata Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hakone

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hakone. The closest is Onshi Hakone Park (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Hakone

20 parks within 100 km of Hakone. The closest is Gōra Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Hakone

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hakone. The closest is Odawara Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Hakone

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Hakone. The closest is Chisuji Waterfall (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Chisuji Waterfall · waterfall · Ashigarashimo · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Yuhi Falls · waterfall · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 洒水の滝 · waterfall · Ashigarakami · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Fuji Summit Falls · waterfall · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
  • 早戸大滝 · waterfall · Kanagawa Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
  • 鐘山の滝 · waterfall · Minamitsuru · ~45 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Hakone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hakone
  2. 1 km Komagata Shrine · temple, Ashigarashimo
  3. 2 km Hakone Shrine · temple, Ashigarashimo
  4. 3 km Mt. Koma · viewpoint, Ashigarashimo
  5. 3 km 興福院 · temple, Ashigarashimo
  6. 1 km Onshi Hakone Park · viewpoint, Ashigarashimo
  7. 1 km Back to Hakone

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How to reach Hakone

    All places near Hakone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hakone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites3382成願寺 (10 km)
    Temples4980Komagata Shrine (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1720Onshi Hakone Park (1 km)
    Parks820Gōra Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage613Odawara Castle (17 km)
    Waterfalls711Chisuji Waterfall (7 km)
    Beaches & coast110Sagami Bay (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Botanical Gardens of Wetlands (11 km)
    Museums36人間国宝美術館 (11 km)
    Other attractions02Aokigahara (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Tanuki (57 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (32 km)
    Caves01Taya Caves (61 km)

    Hakone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hakone?

    Komagata Shrine (temple, about 1 km), Onshi Hakone Park (viewpoint, about 1 km), 興福院 (temple, about 2 km), Hakone Shrine (temple, about 2 km), Mt. Koma (viewpoint, about 5 km), Chisuji Waterfall (waterfall, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hakone?

    129 places on Spotwander: 33 buddhist sites, 49 temples, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Hakone?

    成願寺, about 10 km by road; Sounji Temple (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Hakone?

    Komagata Shrine, about 1 km by road; 興福院 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hakone?

    Onshi Hakone Park, about 1 km by road; Mt. Koma (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hakone?

    Start in Hakone, visit Komagata Shrine, then Hakone Shrine, then Mt. Koma, then 興福院, then Onshi Hakone Park, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hakone?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Hakone

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hakone’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hakone on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.